Located in London, Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.

Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy currently has around 371 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 42.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.3%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 24.3%. african pupils make up about 23.7% , followed by other mixed at 11.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Galleywall Primary, London, SE16 3PB
Website: https://galleywall.cola.org.uk
Telephone: 02072523494
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Southwark
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Martin Blain
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 142875

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 14/05/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 371
Number of Boys: 182
Number of Girls: 189

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 18.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British24.30%90
African23.70%88
Other Mixed11.90%44
Other White10.00%37
Other (any other ethnic group)5.40%20
Caribbean5.10%19
Other Asian3.80%14
White and Black African3.80%14
White and Black Caribbean3.00%11
Indian2.20%8
Other Black1.60%6
White and Asian1.30%5
Unclassified1.30%5
Bangladeshi1.10%4
Chinese1.10%4
Pakistani0.30%1
Irish0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Below Average (-1.7)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.0)
Maths: Average (-1.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
70%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
71%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
9%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
13%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre
97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW
4out of 4 1,371 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT
3out of 4 1,858 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Grove Nursery School
Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY
3out of 4 2,044 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Clyde Nursery School.
Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH
3out of 4 2,054 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ann Bernadt Nursery School
29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT
- not rated 2,074 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy
Galleywall Primary , SE16 3PB
4out of 4 0 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Galleywall Primary School
Galleywall Road , SE16 3PB
- not rated 1 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Southwark Park Primary School
383 Southwark Park Road , Bermondsey SE16 2JH
3out of 4 534 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
John Keats Primary School
391 Rotherhithe New Road , Rotherhithe SE16 3FN
3out of 4 637 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Ilderton Primary School
Varcoe Road , SE16 3LA
- not rated 702 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City of London Academy (Southwark)
240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA
3out of 4 497 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Scott Lidgett School
Drummond Road , SE16 4EE
- not rated 821 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Charter School Bermondsey
Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE
3out of 4 868 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Aylwin Girls' School
55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ
- not rated 960 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Harris Academy Bermondsey
55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ
- not rated 960 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Southwark College
Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE
- not rated 821 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Crossways Sixth Form
Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL
- not rated 3,076 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 2,471 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cavendish School
Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA
- not rated 649 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Spa School
Monnow Road , SE1 5RN
- not rated 656 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Spa School, Bermondsey
Monnow Road , SE1 5RN
3out of 4 656 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Treasure House (London) CIC
The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF
- not rated 979 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bosco Centre College
Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS
- not rated 1,146 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.